Letters to the editor

Published: September 2, 2004 12:00AM

When you go to polls, choice should be easy
Editor:
Before you take this year's trip to the polls, let's look at the records of those running for our nation's highest office, and how it will affect our lives and the way we live.
John Kerry believes in the right for a woman to choose if she is going to have an abortion or not. He calls this free choice. John Kerry believes in same-sex marriages. John Kerry also believes that we need more firearm legislation. He would work toward denying you your right as a free, law-abiding citizen to keep and bear arms, which is your Second Amendment right under the U.S. Constitution. He says it will cut down crime if we have more restrictions on firearms. That is a lie, and here is the truth.
New firearms laws are politically motivated to control the law-abiding citizens. Criminals are not going to obey new laws any more than they do the old ones, or they wouldn't be criminals. The only people more restrictions will hurt are the law-abiding people that already obey the law.
Kerry has voted for more than 50 bills that would restrict your right to keep and bear arms for hunting and self-defense. Kerry may have been a Vietnam hero, as was every man and woman in Wayne County and beyond that either chose or was made to go there. He wants the veteran vote, but would deny those same vets their constitutional right to have a firearm for hunting or self-defense.
The choice is yours to make in November. You may support the Democrat John Kerry, or our standing President George Bush. A man who doesn't believe it is right to kill thousands of live unborn babies a year, and call it a woman's choice. Who believes in your Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms for sporting purposes and self-defense.
Who isn't afraid to stand up and say same-sex marriage is wrong. Who won't get down on his knees and beg the United Nations for anything, and who is not afraid to say he has accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior.
With all the facts out there, for me the choice is easy. I want a president that stands for what America used to be, and can be again under the leadership of George Bush.
Ben Kaufman
Smithville
Thanks to all who made 5K successful
Editor:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped with this year's 6th Annual Creston Community 5K. It was another successful race with 64 runners participating.
Thank you to all the area sponsors who made it possible to fund the race. Thank you to the volunteers who came to help with the many facets of this event. Thank you to everyone who donated the door prizes and a special thanks to all the runners who came and participated.
This is a community project promoted by the First Church of God with the proceeds going to an area family in need. God bless you all.
Neal Chaffin
race coordinator
Creston
Continuing 4-H support appreciated
Editor:
As a mother of a 4-H member, I would like to thank the sponsors and buyers for the livestock sale at the Holmes County Fair.
It is wonderful to see the continued support year after year from the businesses and persons who make this possible for our 4-H members. I feel very grateful and appreciate everyone's support for our 4-H kids!
Thank you!
Sherry Miller
Millersburg